Johanna
5 synonyms for Johanna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name, the German and Scandinavian form of Joanna.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin Johanna, variant of Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanna, Joanne, Juana, Shavo...
Full origin of Johanna →Frequently asked questions
What does “Johanna” mean?
The word “Johanna” means a feminine given name, the German and Scandinavian form of Joanna.
How do you pronounce “Johanna”?
“Johanna” is pronounced joh-A-nuh (/d͡ʒəʊˈænə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Johanna” in a sentence?
Here is “Johanna” used in a sentence: “Johanna moved to Vienna to study medicine.”
What part of speech is “Johanna”?
“Johanna” is a name.
